encomium

[en-koh-mee-uh m]

noun, plural en·co·mi·ums, en·co·mi·a

[en-koh-mee-uh] /ɛnˈkoʊ mi ə/.

a formal expression of high praise; eulogy: An encomium by the president greeted the returning hero.

Origin of encomium

1580–90; < Latin < Greek enkṓmion, equivalent to en- en-² + kôm(os) a revel + -ion noun suffix

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Related Words for encomia

commendation, eulogy, panegyric, accolade, praise, salutation, tribute, laudation

British Dictionary definitions for encomia

encomium

noun plural -miums or -mia (-mɪə)

a formal expression of praise; eulogy; panegyric

Word Origin for encomium

C16: from Latin, from Greek enkōmion, from en- ² + kōmos festivity

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Word Origin and History for encomia

encomium

1580s, from Late Latin encomium, from Greek enkomion (epos) "laudatory (ode), eulogy," from en "in" (see en- (2)) + komos "banquet, procession, merrymaking" (see comedy).